According to the Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society, a Colonie woman is facing animal cruelty charges for the condition of 52 cats that have since been removed from her John Street home. Neighbors had called the town police department with their concerns. Officers, along with humane society staff, went to the home with a […]
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I figured most owners knew this already, but the Food and Drug Administration has come out with a warning against giving bones to dogs. “Some people think it’s safe to give dogs large bones, like those from a ham or a roast,” says Carmela Stamper, D.V.M., a veterinarian in the Center for Veterinary Medicine at […]
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UPDATE: I’ve just been told that the event has been postponed to Sunday, May 23, because of iffy weather forecasts for this weekend. The state is inviting dogs and their owners to an Earth Day cleanup of Saratoga Spa State Park’s east-side trails from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Sunday, April 25. Dawgdom and […]
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The Washington Post reports that the Supreme Court has struck down a federal law that banned videos showing violence against animals. Chief Justice John J. Roberts Jr., writing for an eight-member majority, said the law was overly broad and not allowed by the First Amendment. He rejected the government’s argument that whether certain categories of […]
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Yesterday was the one-year anniversary of us adopting Bandit. Most of the celebration was on Saturday, when we attended the H.O.P.E. Walk for Animals and after that strolled around downtown Saratoga Springs. But Bandit did get a couple of special treats. First was a nice, big cookie we got from the walk: Then, he got […]
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The New York Times on Sunday had a story about Intergroom, one of the country’s more prestigious dog grooming competitions, complete with photos of pooches “primped to Technicolor perfection.” Here’s one of the victims contestants: There are few limits in creative grooming. Sometimes, people make dogs look like different animals. There have been lions and […]
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Today has been windy, cold and wet. Not the weather I was hoping for, especially with my plans to attend both the Furry Fun Run and H.O.P.E. Walk for Animals, both outdoor events. (UPDATE: The Seen gallery is now up.) But mere weather blues are no match for a cavalcade of pets. And besides, temperatures […]
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